Action Alert!

January 10, 2017 01:53 PM

The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), the nation's leading civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people, launched the "We Will Not Be TRUMPED!" campaign earlier this year to bring awareness to the alarming concerns regarding several of President-elect Trump's nominees that must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate before they can serve in the next administration. Our goal is to inform and move to action our community in regards to these nominations. We must make our voices heard in Washington on these nominees being considered for important cabinet-level positions that could have a devastating impact on our nation's laws and public policies.

Under the "We Will Not Be TRUMPED!" campaign, NBJC has publicly opposed four nominees: Betsy DeVos (Secretary of Education Nominee), and U.S. Representative Tom Price (Secretary of Health & Human Services Nominee), U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (Attorney General), Dr. Ben Carson (Secretary of Housing & Urban Development). Please see the full list of nominees and NBJC's statement of opposition below.

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As Americans we have the opportunity to take action and make our voices heard in opposition to these extreme nominees. If confirmed, these cabinet officials will have the power to implement public policies that could devastate our communities and end the great progress we have made in recent years.

Take a stand TODAY and call your U.S. Senators and make sure they know where you stand on these nominees. We must hold them accountable as we face a new, alarming, incoming administration. Find your US Senator contact information HERE and voice your opinion. The stability and future of our democracy depends on your actions today!